Today's Top 20 Stories
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Medicaid redetermination process leads to drop in dental benefits enrollment: 5 notes
The end of the Public Health Emergency in 2023 has led to a decrease in enrollment for dental benefits, according to the 2024 Dental Benefits Report from the National Association of Dental Plans.
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Arizona dental practice to open new location
A pediatric dental practice in Arizona is set to open its sixth location.
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20+ notable DSO milestones in 2024
Here are 18 DSOs that accomplished major milestones in 2024, including network expansions, new programs and technology innovations.
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Florida legislators make 2nd attempt at authorizing dental therapists: 4 notes
Two Florida legislators have filed bills to establish dental therapy in the state, Florida Politics reported Dec. 11.
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6 DSOs growing in the South in 3 weeks
Here are six DSOs and dental organizations expanding their networks in the South that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 21:
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Patterson to be acquired for $4.1B: 7 things to know
Patient Square Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Patterson Cos. for more than $4 billion, according to a Dec. 11 news release from Patterson.
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'We’re running our own race': MB2 Dental exec on the DPO's big year
Dallas-based MB2 Dental is wrapping up a year filled with extensive growth and is gearing up for even more success in 2025.
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New York woman charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of apartment
A New York woman has been charged with practicing unlicensed dentistry out of her apartment kitchen.
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Dental practice to take over former bank building
A pediatric dental practice is relocating into the building of a former bank, according to a Dec. 10 report by The Daily Record.
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Marquette University opens urgent care dental clinic
The Marquette University School of Dentistry has opened the Delta Dental Urgent and Special Care Clinic.
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North Carolina college gets $500K grant to launch dental assistant program
Weldon, N.C.-based Halifax Community College has received a $500,000 grant for the creation of a dental assistant program.
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3 dental layoffs in 2024
Here are three layoffs happening in the dental industry affecting more than 1,000 individuals, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
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Dental real estate company acquires 19 properties
Chicago-based National Dental Healthcare REIT, a dental real estate company, acquired 19 properties across nine states.
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Former Walmart exec joins Elite Dental Partners as CEO
Victoria Yu, DDS, has joined Elite Dental Partners as the DSO's first female CEO and chief dental officer, according to a Dec. 10 news release shared with Becker's.
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Espire Dental expands into Pacific Northwest
Denver-based Espire Dental recently expanded its network into the Pacific Northwest region.
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Beacon Oral Specialists expands network in South Carolina
Dallas-based Beacon Oral Specialists recently added a South Carolina partner to its network.
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Virginia court dismisses lawsuit challenging interstate dental compact: 6 notes
A Virginia court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's participation in the interstate Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
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MB2 comes to Iowa, its 44th state
Dallas-based MB2 Dental has made its first practice addition in Iowa, marking the 44th state in its nationwide network.
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US Oral Surgery Management feeling 'bullish' about M&A market in 2025
Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management is preparing for a more favorable business climate in 2025 after dealing with several challenges that faced the dental industry this year.
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Oklahoma dentist retires after 45 years of service
Robert Webb, DDS, has retired after 45 years in the dental industry, according to a Dec. 7 report by the Tahlequah Daily Press.
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